Easton City Council Meeting – March 26, 2025

City of Easton, 6 pm

Easton City Hall

Documented by: Laini Abraham
Posted on: Mar 27, 2025

Meeting Summary & Timestamps

Meeting Called to Order

Approval of Agenda and Minutes

๐Ÿฆ“ 8:00

Hologram Zoo Presentation

Public Comment on Agenda Items

Committee Reports

Mayorโ€™s Report

Unfinished Business

New Business

Bill Introduced

Public Comment

Announcements & Adjournment

CONTENTS

๐ŸŸข 6:21

Meeting Called to Order

6:21: Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call

๐Ÿ“ 7:17

Approval of Agenda and Minutes

7:17: Agenda and March 12 minutes approved unanimously

๐Ÿฆ“ 8:00

Hologram Zoo Presentation

8:00: Mr. and Mrs. Patel introduced a high-tech new tourist attraction opening in July 2025

๐Ÿ“ฃ 27:05

Public Comment on Agenda Items

27:05: No speakers

โœ… 27:59

Consent Agenda

27:59: Seven certificates of appropriateness approved unanimously

๐Ÿ“‚ 28:19

Committee Reports

28:19: Finance, Economic Development, Planning & Code, Public Safety, Public Works, Administration

๐Ÿ“ข 39:02

Mayorโ€™s Report

39:02: Updates on new downtown businesses, student art, and community engagement

๐Ÿ“œ 58:27

Unfinished Business

58:27: Lease for Hologram Zoo and budget details approved

๐Ÿ†• 1:03:03

New Business

1:03:03: Appointments, pool contract, developer agreements, grant approvals

๐Ÿงพ 1:10:12

Bill Introduced

1:10:12: Reappropriating funds for City Hall security

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ 1:10:23

Public Comment

1:10:23: Multiple residents speak on housing, immigration, South Side issues, and the welcoming ordinance
  • David Brotzman: Requested enforcement of tree trimming heights on sidewalks and better maintenance/signage on the D&L trail. Concerned for pedestrian safety.
  • John Fitz (Buffalo Soldiers): Asked for an update on the N. Nesquehoning Street project and his groupโ€™s role. Council clarified project is still awaiting bids and funding; groundbreaking already occurred.
  • Melody Rogers (South Side Civic): Defended her community involvement and refuted being called a nuisance. Expressed concern about communication with staff. Councilmembers responded, discussion followed.
  • Ronald Johnson: Advocated for Easton to adopt a welcoming ordinance to protect undocumented immigrants from fear and deportation.
  • Dominic Trabosci: Supported the welcoming ordinance and marijuana decriminalization. Distributed ordinance info sheet to council.
  • Amelia Conway: Voiced support for the welcoming ordinance based on personal experience of Easton being a supportive community.
  • Lenore Beers: Requested residential permit parking or restrictions on North Delaware Drive due to non-residents taking limited parking spots. Council responded positively.

๐ŸŽ‰ 1:44:00

Announcements & Adjournment

1:44:00: Eid, Trans Flag Raising announced

Image from a presentation about a hologram zoo